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Mozart’s Magic Flute: Opera in Concert

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Season 1 Episode 13

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SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to explore Mozart’s The Magic Flute in concert. Denève reflects on what makes opera in concert a unique artistic experience, how Mozart brings timeless themes vividly to life through music, and the balance of humor and philosophy at the heart of the work. He also shares what continues to reveal itself in this beloved opera and what he hopes audiences carry with them after experiencing its magic at Powell Hall.